We often get questions from concrete contractors that relate to common and uncommon concerns. Here we discuss three such questions. FIGURE 1. For a design slab thickness of 5 inches, requiring 3-inch ...

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Q. My yard is often pretty wet, and my old two-door garage has a fairly deep stone foundation. Over the years the front ends of the two wood-framed side walls have moved 6 inches apart, wider than the ...

(BPT) - Have you ever seen a house with a beautiful lawn, lush landscaping, a tasteful and well-maintained exterior – and an ugly cracked concrete driveway? Why is it that even seasoned, proficient do ...

When the salesman at a new residential development turned a garden hose on full force, the water disappeared into the driveway. Not one drop ran into the street, the gutter and eventually the ocean.

Concrete sealer problems and the associated call-backs are one of the largest sources of frustration for decorative concrete contractors. When a concrete sealer does not look or perform as expected, ...

Q.Cracks are forming within my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with my flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

The Silver Line extension to Dulles International Airport, which runs through Tysons Corner, is tentatively scheduled for a 2020 completion. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone) WASHINGTON — A whistleblower lawsuit ...

The Bethesda-to-New Carrollton Purple Line hit a milestone in February as crews broke down the last barrier between a short section of tunnel and the site of a future station in Silver Spring.